Explore the Family Name Neufer
The meaning of Neufer
German: variant of Neuffer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Neufer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Neufer has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Neufer ranked 68,569 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 72,568, reflecting a decrease of about 5.83 percent. Interestingly, despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of people bearing the Neufer surname remained constant at 268 during both census periods. The proportion of the Neufer surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 10.0 percent, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,569 | #72,568 | -5.83% |
| Count | 268 | 268 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neufer
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts within the Neufer surname holders. Predominantly, they identified as White, with 94.4 percent in 2000 and 92.91 percent in 2010, showing a slight decline of 1.58 percent. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander made up 2.61 percent in 2000 and decreased to 2.24 percent in 2010. There was a notable increase in individuals claiming two or more races, which nearly doubled from 1.87 percent in 2000 to 3.73 percent in 2010. For other ethnic identities such as Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, the percentages were either zero or showed no change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.4% | 92.91% | -1.58% |
| Two or More Races | 1.87% | 3.73% | 99.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.61% | 2.24% | -14.18% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |